Most IT projects do not fail because of bad technology; they fail because of poor management practices. With the disciplined project management approach, you will have a knowledge base of proven methods to ensure that your IT projects are on time, on budget, and meet the customer’s needs.
Partnership
ACC is an authorized PMI® Registered Education Provider. ACC is in partnership with the local Austin Chapter of the Project Management Institute.
Instructors
All instructors are certified PMPs in the IT industry and bring real life experiences
to the classroom.
Sampler Course
BMGT 1023 IT Project Management is a process-oriented project management
course and is the foundation course to prepare for the PMI PMP®
certification and is available both onsite and online. The combination
of BMGT 1023 and BMGT 1040 is the most successful approach towards
achieving the PMI PMP certification. Prospective students are welcome
to take a "Test Drive" of the IT Project management course.
The "Test Drive" is a sample of the course content extracted
from our online version. Select here
to check it out!
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Course Listing
• PMP Certification Preparation
[ The combination of BMGT 1023 followed by BMGT 1040 is the most successful approach towards achieving the PMI PMP® certification. This combination takes 13 weeks to complete your PMP® preparation.]
BMGT
1023 IT Project Management (48 hours) [NOTE:
Course is available both onsite & online. Links to Onsite class syllabus and Online class syllabus .]
This course is a process-oriented practical project management course
emphasizing both knowledge and skill. IT Project Management builds
on the Project
Management Institute PMBOK® Guide to provide a solid framework
and context for managing information technology projects. This course
helps prepare students to earn and maintain Project Management Professional
(PMP®) and Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM®)
certifications from the Project
Management Institute (PMI). This course is a lecture/lab (using
Microsoft Project), has an IT emphasis and is taught by multiple instructors.
PDU
Information: Program Number: 2020-ACCTCP; Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 48
Prerequisites: At least 12 months experience working
as a member of IT projects.
Required Textbooks (Available at the
ACC Bookstore): Information Technology Project Management, Kathy
Schwalbe, Revised 6th Edition, ISBN-10: 1111221758; ISBN-13: 978-1111221751; Recommended:
Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge,(PMBOK Guide), 4th Edition,
ISBN: 978-1-933890-51-7
BMGT 1040
PMP® Exam Prep [NOTE:
Course is available both onsite & online.] (35 hours)
This course is a PMBOK® -oriented exam review course, emphasizing
PMBOK® knowledge only, structured around the 9 knowledge areas
of the PMBOK®, and focused on exactly what is necessary to pass
the exam. The course will start off with an overview of the PMP®
Exam including how to apply, eligibility criteria, and scheduling
the actual test. The class will then focus on definitions and formulas
in addition to addressing all the processes and knowledge areas covered
on the exam. Practice questions from each section and exam strategies
will be covered as well. Considerable practice and preparation outside
of the class is necessary to successfully pass the PMP® exam.
This course is strictly PMI® examination preparation.
PDU Information:
Program Number: 2020-BMGT1040; Category: A; Number of PDUs: 35
Prerequisites:
At least 12 months experience working on a project. A recent process-oriented
PM course is highly recommended prior to entering the course.
Required
Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge,(PMBOK Guide), 4th Edition,
ISBN: 978-1-933890-51-7; PMP Exam Prep, Seventh Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by Rita Mulcahy, 7th Edition, ISBN-10: 1932735410, ISBN-13: 978-1932735413.
Course Instructions for the online version of the BMGT
1023 IT Project Management & BMGT 1040
PMP® Exam Prep are at:
http://www.austincc.edu/techcert/onlineclasses.php#Blackboard.
• Continuing Certification Requirements
ITSC
1018 MCTS Microsoft Project (24 hours)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans. This is the first course in the Microsoft Office Project 2010 Official Curriculum series and serves as the entry point for other Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses covering Microsoft Office Project 2010 and the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) 2010 Solution. The course will start with the basics and go to an advanced level to help you prepare for the Microsoft Exam 70-178).
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-ITSC1018;Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 24
Prerequisites: Basic experience using Microsoft Office Project (any version) to create project schedules & fundamental knowledge of project management.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): Included in course fees.
ACC Project Management Certificate
The Project Management Certificate consists of three courses: BMGT 1023 IT Project Management, BMGT 1040 PMP Exam Prep & ITSC 1018 MCTS Microsoft Project. The sequence provides all the hands-on skills training needed for students to become successful project managers. See individual course listings for class meeting days and times. Students who successfully complete all three courses will be awarded an ACC Project Management Certificate.
NOTE: Upon successfully completing all three courses, students should contact the ACC Coordinator to receive their certificate.
BMGT 1071 Agile Project Leadership (42 hours)
Agile project leaders deliver high-impact business results by relying
on self-organizing teams to plan, execute and innovate throughout
the project lifecycle. Development of project leadership skills in educating, coaching, and facilitating self-organizing teams to plan, execute and innovate throughout the project life cycle. Includes emphasis on leadership development and enabling organizational change. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be prepared for Agile project leadership.
PDU Information: Program Number: 2020-ACCTC6;Category: A;Number
of PDUs: 42
Prerequisites: Familiar with software development.
Required Textbooks (Available at the most online bookstores): None
BMGT 1072 (formerly ITSX 3020) ITIL V3 Foundation (20 hours)
The ITIL (the IT Infrastructure Library) v3 Foundation certification training course prepares students for the ITIL v3 Foundation exam by teaching the core fundamentals of ITIL practices: service management as a practice, the service lifecycle, key principles and models, selected roles, processes and functions, technology and architecture and the ITIL Qualification scheme.
PDU Information: Category: B; Number
of PDUs: 20
Prerequisites: Familiarity with IT terminology and IT-related work experience.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
Online Classes Instructions :
Students will use the following for this distance learning course:
- Students register at Austin Community College.
- ACC will email students a link to the online course.
- Students will be emailed class instructions and postal mailed course materials.
BMGX
3010 Communicating & Working across Generations
(7 hours)
Techniques taught in this class will allow project managers, project
teams, leaders and all employees to recognize and effectively deal
with generational differences in the workplace. This class will
increase understanding, reduce conflict and help everyone recognize
the value different generations of workers bring to the workplace.
The result will be a more harmonious and productive workplace.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3010:Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
Project Management is an inherently stressful and demanding profession, with many project managers becoming burnt out before they even begin to reach their full potential. To ensure a long and prolific career in Project Management it is crucial to learn how to avoid unnecessary stress and how to cope with the unavoidable. This course focuses on the philosophies, principles and techniques for project stress management.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3011:Category: A; Number of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3012 Juggling Multiple Projects (7 hours)
Although the study of project management typically focuses on a single
project, today’s business environment most often requires project
managers to be involved with numerous projects at the same time. This
course offers an in-depth look at the essential real world skills
and techniques needed for planning and managing multiple projects
and how they differ from those involved with managing a single project.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3012:Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): Juggler’s Guide to Managing Multiple Projects by Michael S. Dobson. Published by PMI (Project Management Institute), ISBN-10: 1880410656; ISBN-13: 978-1880410653
BMGX
3013 Project Scope Management (7 hours)
One of the elements of the Triple Constraint, Scope Management is
crucial to maintaining satisfied project stakeholders. Establishing
and controlling project scope is a key element for project completion
and success. This course is designed to provide proven effective principles
and processes for defining, controlling, and finalizing project scope
with particular focus on WBS, the state of the art techniques involved
with creating a WBS, and giving your company a competitive advantage.
It is recommended to take Schedule Management and Cost Management
in conjunction with Scope Management as part of the Triple Constraint
Series.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3013:Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3014 Project Schedule Management (7 hours)
One of the elements of the Triple Constraint, Schedule Management
is not just about juggling tasks but about properly scheduling the
right activities at the right time to be performed by the right resource.
Arranging and adhering to a clear and explicit schedule is one of
the most critical elements of effectual project management. This course
covers the techniques, software and processes that are vital to ensure
timely completion of projects. It is recommended to take Scope Management
and Cost Management in conjunction with Schedule Management as part
of the Triple Constraint Series.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3014:Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3015 Project Cost Management (7 hours)
One can manage anything that can be measured. One of the key elements
of the Triple Constraint is Cost Management and it includes ‘Earned
Value Management’ that is required to truly measure project
performance on a regular basis. Budget constraints and allowances
are key considerations when planning and managing projects. Having
a true understanding of budget development, analysis and allocation
largely affects the success of projects. This course imbues students
with the wisdom and the specific skill sets needed for effective cost
management with particular focus on Earned Value Management. It is
recommended to take Schedule Management and Scope Management in conjunction
with Cost Management as part of the Triple Constraint Series.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3015:Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None
BMGX
3016 Problem Solving and Decision Making Tools and Techniques
(7 hours)
This class will introduce students to a systematic process that will
enable them to identify and successfully implement solutions to the
complex problems employees and managers experience in the rapidly
changing work environment of the 21st Century. The tools and techniques
introduced here are being utilized by professionals in multiple disciplines
across the globe.
PDU Information:Program Number: 2020-BMGX3016:Category: A; Number
of PDUs: 7
Prerequisites: This course is intended for practicing project
managers. It qualifies for ongoing PDUs for certified PMI Project
management Professionals (PMP)®.
Required Textbooks (Available at the ACC Bookstore): None